Staying in STEM

The Take Flight STEM Pathway supports “Staying in STEM” students at San Jacinto College and Lone Star College by providing access to enriching experiences designed to deepen their interest in STEM fields. Although these students may not be ready to graduate or transfer, the program is designed to encourage them to complete their associate’s degree and become the next cohort of students who transfer to Rice or other four-year universities in pursuit of a 4-year STEM degree.

Take Flight “Staying in STEM” students (who are not yet ready to graduate/transfer) can benefit from a variety of activities including:

  • Attending online information sessions hosted by Rice Admissions and by the schools of Engineering and Natural Sciences
  • Participating in Q&A sessions hosted by Rice transfer students and by Rice student organizations that are devoted to STEM fields
  • Attending academic conferences hosted by Rice, some of which provide access to industry representatives who are recruiting interns
  • Visiting the Rice campus for a Take Flight on-campus day that includes student-led tours, attending a Rice class, visiting a residential college, and attending an undergraduate research symposium
  • Presenting their research to Rice audiences (limited opportunities and capacity)